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Wen Tiren

Type Figure Region China Time 1579–1639 Also known as Changqing

A minister of the Ming dynasty under the Wanli, Tianqi, and Chongzhen emperors from Wucheng, Zhejiang, he rose to Grand Secretary under Chongzhen, se…

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  1. 1628–1633Beijing · BeijingAfter Chongzhen's accession he entered the Grand Secretariat, famed for handling the emperor well, and rose steadily to Minister of Rites and Grand Secretary of the Eastern Pavilion, becoming a core member of the cabinet.
  2. 1633–1639Beijing Grand Secretariat · BeijingIn 1633 he became Grand Secretary, the longest-serving minister of the Chongzhen reign. In the 1630s he directed court affairs, pressed to curb factions and honor the throne, repeatedly impeached Donglin members, and fought bitter struggles with political rivals such as Zhou Yanru, reaching the height of his power.

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